HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Child Had Seizure Attack, Started Getting Headache And Tired. Required Cure And Treatment?

default
Posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2013
Question: I am asking about my friends child, Who I love very much. She is 5 and in kindergarten. She is soooo tired at the end of the day, she just falls asleep. She is mixed and her father is black but no contact with him, so not sure of any sickle cell or other family history. she does bruise easy but so does her mother. She had a seizure about 6 weeks ago and now complains of headaches. Her doctor said he didn't want to do a CT unless she had another seizure. I am a little worried. so is her mom. What would you do if it were your child?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (13 minutes later)
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

As the child had seizures 6 weeks back and now complains of headache some clinical and investigative work up must have been done. It shall be good if you can share the details.

Headaches and tiredness would warrant a re-evaluation which should include the following (unless already done):
1. Clinical examination
2. Fundoscopy
3. EEG
4. Blood work-up including coagulation profile.
5. CT scan, if required.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Please feel free to revert back in case you need any clarifications or would like to share more facts.

Wishing the child all the best.

Regards,

Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/gR5Oy
http://bit.ly/OpvpJu
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal

Pediatrician

Practicing since :1976

Answered : 1872 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Child Had Seizure Attack, Started Getting Headache And Tired. Required Cure And Treatment?

Hi,

Thank you for your query.

As the child had seizures 6 weeks back and now complains of headache some clinical and investigative work up must have been done. It shall be good if you can share the details.

Headaches and tiredness would warrant a re-evaluation which should include the following (unless already done):
1. Clinical examination
2. Fundoscopy
3. EEG
4. Blood work-up including coagulation profile.
5. CT scan, if required.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Please feel free to revert back in case you need any clarifications or would like to share more facts.

Wishing the child all the best.

Regards,

Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/gR5Oy
http://bit.ly/OpvpJu